When Researchers Use the Term "Intelligence" They Are Generally Referring

question 125

Multiple Choice

When researchers use the term "intelligence" they are generally referring to

• A)the number of facts a person has memorized over their entire lifetime.
• B)an inferred characteristic of an individual usually defined as the ability to profit from experience,acquire knowledge,think abstractly,act purposefully,or adapt to changes in the environment
• C)the learned ability of an individual to become aware of his or her own mental processes,using these processes to become knowledgeable about the external world and about his or her own specific mental talents
• D)a specific measure of memory,vocabulary,and perceptual discrimination computed by dividing a person's mental age by his or her chronological age and multiplying the result by one hundred

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Definitions:

Collectivism

A cultural or social outlook that emphasizes the importance of groups and collective identity over individual action or identity.

Individualism

An orientation in social philosophy that emphasizes the precedence of personal discretion over collective or governmental oversight.

Narcissism

A personality characteristic involving excessive self-love, lack of empathy for others, and a need for admiration.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by outgoingness, high energy, and positive emotions towards social situations.